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Shannon Mott

Shannon Mott, LCSW

Therapist in Louisiana · 9+ years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for stress and anxiety

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship focus
  • Collaborative care

About Shannon

Shannon Mott is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life more manageable. Shannon keeps the work straightforward and centered on each person's needs. She pays attention to relationship patterns and family dynamics when those affect mood and functioning. She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, addictions, and major life changes. Issues like sleep disruption, parenting strain, career stress, and identity-related concerns are part of her range. Shannon uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and on emotion-focused work to deepen understanding of feelings. Attachment-based and acceptance-oriented methods help clients build new ways of relating to themselves and others. Over nine years as a clinician in Louisiana, Shannon has worked with a wide variety of backgrounds. She emphasizes culturally responsive care and attention to multicultural and women's issues. Her LCSW credential, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflects her professional role. Her sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person's comfort. Shannon supports people through identity questions, parenting and blended-family concerns, chronic health stresses, and neurodiverse needs such as autism and ADHD. She welcomes international clients and conducts work in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior, and it can help with intimacy-related issues, relationship conflict, and some trauma responses. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Shannon collaborates with each person to test techniques and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. She checks in about goals, preferences, and how well different tools are working so the plan evolves over time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into a workday, avoid travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it possible to continue therapy across geographic moves or when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting by using exercises, in-session practice, and real-life tasks between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Shannon help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, along with issues like grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining practical techniques with attention to emotions and personal values.

How much experience does she have?

Shannon has nine years of clinical experience providing social work services in Louisiana and beyond.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Louisiana.

Can I work with her if I'm not in the United States?

International clients are accepted and sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Shannon?

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